A 605 m² south-facing residential plot in Artola Baja, Cabopino, offered at a fixed asking price of €700,000. The plot comes with an approved building licence for a contemporary villa of 340 m², allowing construction to begin without further planning procedures. The setting is beachside, within an established residential area between Marbella and Fuengirola, with daily amenities, golf courses and the marina of Puerto Cabopino within short range. The property is registered as a resale, with the urban status already in place. Distances are measured in straight line unless stated otherwise.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The plot sits in Artola Baja, a beachside district of Cabopino on the Costa del Sol. Puerto Cabopino marina lies 3.3 km away by direct distance, and the nearest beaches at Calahonda are 2.5 km away. Marbella is 13 km distant, while the nearest railway station is in Fuengirola, 9.3 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 27 km in a straight line.
The plot allows a single villa of 340 m² on 605 m² of land, oriented to the south. It suits buyers who want to determine their own layout, finishings and technical specifications rather than adapt to an existing home. The urban surroundings mean shops, a pharmacy and schools are within walking or cycling distance, which shapes daily life towards convenience rather than seclusion.
This is not a developer project but a resale plot with an approved building licence already secured. The licence covers a modern villa of 340 m². Construction has not started; the buyer commissions and manages the build. Dates and timelines for completion are indicative and depend on the building contract agreed with the chosen contractor.
The offer concerns land plus a licence, not a finished dwelling: there are no bedrooms, bathrooms or fitted services at present. Build costs, contractor fees and construction risk sit with the buyer, and the final villa is delivered at a later stage. The gradient towards the beach is about 7.9%, which is steep, and the plot itself contains no communal facilities such as a pool or garden.
Ref: VL184617
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This plot fits a buyer who has already decided on the Costa del Sol and wants control over the end product. The approved licence for a 340 m² villa removes the main planning uncertainty that normally accompanies a self-build in Spain, which matters to international buyers unfamiliar with the Andalusian permitting process. It also suits someone relocating with children: schools, healthcare and daily shopping are all within a short radius, with 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools counted in the wider area and five health centres. A second profile is the buyer of a future retirement or long-stay residence: the walking-distance amenities and the four public transport lines reduce dependence on the car, which becomes relevant later in life. A third situation is an investment-oriented purchase, where land with a licence in a consolidated beachside district near Marbella is held for construction or resale; with 4,743 housing transactions per year in the area, liquidity exists. What the plot does not fit is the buyer seeking immediate occupancy or a turnkey holiday home, construction has not begun. It also does not suit those wanting a large estate: 605 m² is a standard urban plot, not a sprawling private domain.
Because no construction has taken place, finishings, materials and installations are entirely open. The approved licence fixes the volume, position and broad design of a 340 m² modern villa, but the buyer selects the build quality within that framework. In practice this means decisions on the structural system, thermal insulation and glazing, significant on a south-facing plot where solar gain is an asset in winter and a load in summer, as well as on ventilation and air conditioning, underfloor heating versus radiators, and the level of kitchen and bathroom fit-out. The proximity of an EV charging point, about 430 metres away, indicates that the local electricity network supports modern mobility, and a heat-pump installation combined with photovoltaics is technically straightforward in this climate zone with an annual average temperature of 17.8°C. The images accompanying the listing show a modern villa with pool, terrace and garden, which should be read as an impression of the licensed design rather than a record of built works. Buyers are advised to verify with the vendor's documentation which parts of the technical project, structural drawings, installations, specifications, are included in the licence file, and which remain to be commissioned. Any completion date stated for the villa remains indicative until a contractor is engaged.
The asking price is fixed at €700,000 for the 605 m² plot including the approved building licence for a 340 m² villa. This is a resale transaction, not a new-build price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-pricing. The price per square metre of land works out at roughly €1,157. Buyers should budget separately for construction, which typically represents a substantial additional sum on top of the land cost, along with architect fees, technical phases already partially covered by the licence, and municipal taxes. Availability is immediate in the sense that the licence is approved and the plot can be transferred; the construction timeline depends entirely on arrangements made after purchase. Delivery or completion figures for the villa remain indicative until a building contract is signed.
Artola Baja is an established residential pocket between Marbella and Calahonda, characterised by low-rise villas and mature planting rather than large hotel blocks, even though the wider Cabopino area carries a clear tourist signature with 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds in the region. Daily life here follows the rhythm of a settled coastal neighbourhood: a supermarket within roughly 70 metres, a pharmacy about 210 metres away and a bank and cafés within a two-kilometre radius. The plot's south orientation means the future villa's main living spaces and terrace can be planned for afternoon and evening sun, which is the dominant consideration for outdoor living on the Costa del Sol. Practically, the buyer acquires a building envelope of 340 m² on 605 m² of land, enough for a four-to-five bedroom family villa with pool, subject to the approved design. The elevation of about 209 metres, combined with a 7.9% gradient down to the sea, implies part of the walk to the beach is on sloping terrain; the coast at Calahonda sits 2.5 km away in a straight line. Golf is close at hand: Cabopino's own course and a par-3 layout both lie within about 2.6 km, while El Soto Golf is 2.4 km away. For families, the English International College is 7 km distant. Outside the summer months the area quietens considerably, and the 48 public transport stops across four lines provide a workable alternative to the car for local trips.
The immediate surroundings function as an urban residential area with amenities on foot. The supermarket at roughly 70 metres and the pharmacy at 210 metres make daily errands a matter of minutes rather than a car trip, and 19 restaurants, two cafés and a bank sit within two kilometres. For recreation, the beaches of Calahonda are 2.5 km away as the crow flies, the actual route is longer and partly uphill on the return, given the 7.9% gradient from the coast. Golf occupies a prominent place in the local routine: Cabopino golf and a par-3 course within 2.6 km allow a short round without planning the day around it, and El Soto Golf lies 2.4 km away. Puerto Cabopino marina, 3.3 km distant, adds a dining and mooring destination. Sports facilities including Club del Sol and La Siesta Golf Club are within a kilometre. The train station in Fuengirola, 9.3 km away, connects the area to the regional rail line towards Málaga. Secondary destinations such as La Cala de Mijas, with its viewpoint and village centre, lie 3.8 km away for weekend variation.
The map shows the plot's position in Artola Baja relative to the coast: beaches at 2.5 km, Cabopino marina at 3.3 km and Marbella 13 km to the west. Fuengirola and its station are visible to the east. Distances shown are straight-line; road routes are longer, particularly given the sloping terrain towards the sea.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cabopino occupies the coastal stretch between Marbella (13 km) and Calahonda, placing the plot in the central Costa del Sol, the section of coast with the densest concentration of international residents and services between Málaga city (39 km) and Marbella. Algeciras, 74 km to the south-west, and Gibraltar, about 69 km away, mark the far edge of the region's practical range. Fuengirola, 9.3 km east, supplies the nearest railway connection and a full urban centre. Within this corridor, Artola Baja is positioned as a lower-density residential enclave rather than a resort strip, which distinguishes it from both the hotel districts and the inland golf urbanisations.
Distances below are straight-line unless noted. The nearest beaches, La Luna-Royale and the Calahonda stretches, are 2.5 km away, and Puerto Cabopino marina is 3.3 km. Marbella lies 13 km away and Fuengirola roughly 10 km, with the latter's railway station at 9.3 km providing the area's main rail link. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 27 km in a direct line, so realistic driving time is longer; Gibraltar airport is about 69 km away as an alternative. Within the neighbourhood, a supermarket (73 m), pharmacy (211 m), EV charging point (434 m) and hospital (642 m) are all within walking distance. Public transport consists of four lines and 48 stops, covering local movement reasonably well, though a car remains the practical choice for Marbella, the airport and regional trips. The steep gradient towards the sea means some pedestrian routes involve significant elevation change over the 209-metre altitude.
| Beach Distance | 2.5 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 27 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 69 km |
| Fuengirola | 9.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The area records an average annual temperature of 17.8°C, consistent with the Mediterranean climate of the central Costa del Sol. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, roughly June through September, which sets realistic expectations for sea bathing outside the summer. The plot's elevation of approximately 209 metres places it on the lower slopes of the coastal hills, giving some separation from the shoreline while keeping the sea within a few kilometres' view. The 7.9% gradient towards the beach is the defining physical characteristic: it provides height and outlook but means walking routes to the coast involve a sustained climb on the return. The landscape between Artola Baja and the sea includes the dune system and pine cover associated with the Artola protected area, giving the district a greener setting than the built-up stretches towards Fuengirola. Sun exposure on a south-facing plot at this latitude is generous, particularly from late autumn to spring when the lower sun angle still reaches terraces and main living spaces.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches are those of Calahonda and La Luna-Royale, all around 2.5 km in a direct line. The two Blue Flag beaches in the municipality, Casablanca and El Cable, set the local standard for water quality and services. Puerto Cabopino marina, 3.3 km away, functions as both a leisure harbour and a dining spot, with Fuengirola's larger marina at 9.9 km. Golf is the area's strongest recreational asset: Cabopino golf and a par-3 course within 2.6 km suit regular players and beginners alike, El Soto Golf is 2.4 km away, and Club de Golf Málaga Parador lies 8.2 km off for a full-length round. Sports centres at Finca Naundrup (0.7 km), Club del Sol (0.9 km) and La Siesta Golf Club (1.0 km) cover tennis, padel and fitness. For walking and sightseeing, the viewpoint and village centre of La Cala de Mijas are 3.8 km away, and the protected Artola dunes between the plot and the coast offer a natural walking area close to home.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8°C | 60 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 40 mm |
| March | 13.7°C | 125 mm |
| April | 15.5°C | 59 mm |
| May | 18.5°C | 25 mm |
| June | 22.1°C | 7 mm |
| July | 24.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.3°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.5°C | 26 mm |
| October | 19.3°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.1°C | 73 mm |
| December | 12.9°C | 64 mm |
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Compared with the new-build projects commonly marketed along this coast, this plot represents a different route into Costa del Sol property. Comparable developments such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) offer completed or off-plan apartments at materially lower entry prices, but they deliver a fixed unit within a community, with shared facilities and monthly community fees. Here, the €700,000 fixed price buys land plus a licence in one of the coast's more established beachside districts: 605 m² of urban plot with a 340 m² villa already designed and approved. The total outlay after construction will exceed the price of a comparable finished apartment, yet the end result is a detached villa in Artola Baja, a location where finished modern villas of this size trade at a level that land-plus-build buyers factor into their calculations. Geographically, Cabopino sits in the central Costa del Sol between Marbella (13 km) and Fuengirola (roughly 10 km), a corridor that carries stronger year-round demand than the eastern stretches towards Torre del Mar or inland Mijas. The local market shows 4,743 housing transactions per year, indicating liquidity for resale. Buyers comparing this plot against ready-built alternatives elsewhere on the coast should weigh the construction period and build risk against the ability to specify the entire end product, a trade-off the from-price apartment projects resolve in the opposite direction.
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